SITHFAB021 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol Online (NSW)
Course Overview
Delivery Mode
Online self-paced study
Duration

6 hours
Study Load
6 hours of online self-paced learning and assessment
About this course
Course Description
To sell, serve or supply alcohol in NSW, it is a mandatory training requirement to complete the L&GNSW RSA training course delivered by a L&GNSW Approved Training Provider (ATP). This RSA course consists of training and assessment content mapped to the national Unit of competency SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol in addition to mandatory NSW-related regulatory content.
The successful completion of the RSA course results in a national Statement of Attainment in SITHFAB021 and a L&GNSW RSA competency card licensing students to sell, serve, and supply alcohol in NSW.
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell, serve or supply alcohol. Responsible practices must be undertaken wherever alcohol is sold, served or supplied, including where alcohol samples are served during on-site product tastings. This unit therefore applies to any workplace where alcohol is sold, served or supplied, including all types of hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets and wineries, breweries and distilleries.
Who Should Apply
To sell, serve or supply alcohol in NSW, it is a mandatory training requirement to complete the L&GNSW RSA training course delivered by a L&GNSW Approved Training Provider (ATP).
This course is targeted at anyone who requires training in responsible services of alcohol. This may include club secretaries and club directors (if they serve alcohol), licensees and managers, service staff, RSA marshals, crowd controllers, security staff, promotional staff and volunteers.
The unit SITHFAB021 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) is included in many qualifications within Training Packages. Therefore, a statement of attainment for these units can be used as credit for a range of qualifications.
Entry Requirements
Iris Trained has the following entry requirements:
You must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- must not hold a current NSW RSA endorsement through Liquor & Gaming NSW (interim certificate or competency card)
- have sufficient language, literacy, numeracy, and digital (LLND) skills to successfully complete the course. This includes the ability to read and understand course materials, complete written tasks, participate in discussions and roleplays, apply basic numerical concepts such as time management, and use digital technology to access learning resources, communicate online, and complete assessments. These skills will be assessed through an LLND assessment as part of the course entry process. To commence the course, you will need to achieve ACSF Level 2 in reading, writing, numeracy, oral communication, and digital literacy.
Upcoming Courses
| Name | Course Start Date | Course End Date | Cost | |
| SITHFAB021 – RSA (NSW Approved) 2026 | 19/08/2026 | 31/12/2026 | $150.00 |